600 youths get N6m loan

No fewer than 600 youths received N6 million interest-free loans in a micro-credit scheme initiated by the Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The Chairman of the council’s Caretaker Committee Alhaji Sani Halliru told journalists that the scheme was introduced to facilitate the growth of small-scale businesses.

Halliru further said that each of the beneficiaries who were selected from the 10 wards in the area got N10,000 in the scheme, even as he added that plans were on to expand the programme.

He described the scheme as successful in view of the various investments so far made by the beneficiaries.

The chairman added that another set of 300 women also received N10, 000 each under the scheme.

He commended Governor Ibrahim Shema for his support to local government administrations and urged the people to elect credible candidates in the forthcoming local government polls in the state.

The chairman also said that his administration had distributed 30 motorised-tricycles (KEKE-NAPEP) to the youth to boost rural transportation in the area.

He enjoined the people to live in peace and engage in good businesses capable of contributing to the development of the area and the country in general.

According to him, the council has engaged experts to design modern drainage system in Matazu town.

He said that contract would soon be awarded for the control of flood which destroyed many buildings in the area this year.

He cautioned the people against indiscriminate refuse disposal and enjoined residents to redouble their efforts on tree planting and other measures aimed at mitigating the effectsagainst environmental pollution.

Halliru said his administration also distributed relief materials to flood victims and reiterated the council’s commitment towards implementing policies aimed at uplifting the people.